February 9, 1907.]
for bad and doubtful debts, deducting all expenses and interest paid and due
By balance 30th June, 1906...
2,720,670.31
4,433,102.68
$1,433,102 68
$10,000,000,00 $10,000,000.00
STERLING RESERVE FUND.
To balance
(invested in sterling secnrites).
SILVER RESERVE FUND.
To balance
By balance 30th June, 1906,
By transfer from profit and loss account
750,000.00
$11,600,000,00
CANTON.
$11,000, 00.00 $10,250,000
(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT).
February 2ad.
TOKYO EXPOSITION.
Articles have appeared in the local press to- day stating that the Japanese Consul here requested them to notify the general public that an +xhibition will take place at Tokyo in the 33rd year of Kwong Sui aud that are desirous of sending exhibits are requested persons who to forward them between the 7th day of the 2nd moon and the 10th day of the 5th moon. Par- ticular attention is drawn to the fact that this exhibition will be on a far more extensive scale than those previously held in Japan. The Consul begs to solicit the patronage of all gentry, students and merchants to patronize the exhibition.
CHANGE OF OFFICIATS,
Viceroy Chou Fa has appointed Cheang Wing and Lau Hing-tong to be Nam Hoi and Pun-Ya magistrates respectively; rice Ya Yu- Kwan and Chong Wan Yer, transferred to other positions.
FIRE.
A fire broke ont last night in the 15th ward (western suburbs). The conflagration spread very rapidly and over 3 houses were barat down Mr. Chung, a member of the gentry who has a very fine collection of curios valued at over 500,000 dollars, very narrowly escaped, the fire stopping just rext door. The houses were uninsured.
64 CLOSING SEALS. Yesterday all the official seals were closed. No important business can be transacted for a month, while the seals remain clos d.
DARING ROBBERY,
At noon yesterday six robbers entered a house adjoining the ex-Governor's yamen occupied by a man surnamed Kwong. The desperadoes terrified the inmates with revolvers and ransacked the place. Owing to the house being next to a yamen the robbers dared not remain too long and were satisfied with taking with them about $200 worth of valuables.
February 6th.
ANOTHER DISTINGUISHED VISITOR.
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Marquis Li Kwok Kil, grandson of the late Li Hung Chang, who
80m time appointed Lieutenant G-neral of the Manchu Army of Kwangtung, left Shanghai on the 4th instant to take up his new appointment in Canton. I is Excellency is expected to arrive in Hongkong on the 8th instant. His Ex- cellency Viceroy Chou Fu has despatched a gunboat and two commodores to reduire Marquis Li in Hongkong.
NO EXCITEMENTS ALLOWED.
His
The Japanese Consul here sent an applic tion to Viceroy Chou Fa on behalf of the pro- prietor of a Japanese theatriel troupe for leave to give a performance in Canton. Excellency replied ag follows:-" During Viceroy Shum's regime the Italian Consul General and the Japanese Consul General (t Hongkong) had both applied on behalf of their subjects to give performences in the oity. Viceroy Shum replied that the Cantonese people are easily excited and of very violent nature. It is feared that trouble may arise Viceroy Shum has placed it on reord not to permit any foreign performances of any des oription to be carried on in the city. I beg that will
you convey the above to the proprie. tor of the theatrical troupe "
KWANGTUNG MINES.
Owing to the financial difficulties in the Kwangtung Province Viceroy Chou Fu has
CHINA OVERLANDTRADE REPORT.
given instructions to the Director of the | Bureau of griculture and Labour to devise means to raise capital and flost companies to work all the mines in the Kwantung Province, Viceroy Chou Fa suggested the working of all the coal mines first,
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looked in estimate, $700 more spent oa uniforms than was estimated for, and allowance was made for. For the current year, extra $300 on prison charg more thau after allowing for interest on debentares" and sume that we consider will cover rлad upkнop and other outgoings, we anticipate a balance of which, if correct, I think must be considered som* $4,000 income in excess of expenditure, satisfactory.
SWATOW SUGAR REFINERY. Raw
sugar is one of the càief products of Chin Chew. Of late years, owing to the stagnation of trale, the anasumption of raw sugar has diminished and consequ ntly the | exportation of this commodity has declined con- special meeting of ratepayers held ou the 25th In conformity with permission granted at the siderably. Viceroy Chou Fu discovering this, April last, authorising the Council to issue has delegated a special deputy Cheong Chung.deo-ntures up to $2,000 bearing interest at Inong and a foreigner who is an expert in this | the rat of 7 per cent per annum, we offered line of trade to establish a sugar refinery in same and up to date $ 7,200 have been applied Swatow in order to manufactur, sugar and ¦ for and alloted, and wə have a gaurantee that export to foreign countries,
the balance will be taken up when the Council require the money.
We have bought a very buildings" for Municipal goal, barrsoks and suitable plot of land, costing $3,700, and quarters, &o. wi'l be proceeded with after plans have met with the approval of the ratepayers yon to-day elect to form your Council for the current year.
TO WELCOME DUCAL TRAVELLERS,
Preparations are being made hers on an elaborate scale for the reception of TRH. the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia.
KULANGSU (AMOY) MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.
ANNUAL MEETING OF RATEPAYERS.
of the
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meeting ratepayers of Kulangsu, held at the Board Room, o the 26th January, 1997.
Dr. C. Merz,
Cousul, was in the chair.
1. The Secretary read the notice convening the meeting.
I think it will be gratifying, gentlemen, to you all to learn from the Health Officer's report, that the general health of th‹ Island during the past twelve mouths his been satisfactory. This is due chiefy t the sanitary regulations instructed to se, carrie·l out as thoroughly as in force and which our inspect ris onsul for Germany and Seniors, and I would especially call your atten- tion to the Health Officer's remarks re disposal seeing same done in your own houses, as well as of kitchen rafuæ, &c, and ask your assist ince by
Municipal
2. Mr. F. B. Marshall, Chairman of the ouncil, ia presenting the annual together with the estimates for 1907, remark report, accounts and balance sheet for 196, Gentlemen-The printed report that has been circulated amongst you for some days, gives you a fair outline of the work done during the past twelve-months, but I venture to think a few supplementary remarks from me may not be taken amiss.
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First of all, gentlemen, I will refer to your last annual meeting, when you carried by a small majority That the iocoming Council gradually reduce the number of Sikhs, and approach the Chiness authorities through the proper chaunel, to provide an effisat detective force t be paid for by the Council".
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Well, your Council carefully considered this suggestion, you will not I mation suggestion, we did not thluk you bid proposed and passed it with
any other idea than that
should treat WA and not binding on
it as * suggestion, forthwith. After consultation with the Saper
ns to comply with it
intendeut of Polios we came to the ošaola in. that it was not advis-ble to do away with the Sikh Police Force. It may be, gentlemen, that some of you hair reports about their misbaha- viour, but I am inclined to thick that if our force consisted of us1ives, you might not hear so many complaints though ther would be much more reason for them. The Chinese do not liks the 8 kha and, for this ressou, they may be more vilable to u“, The force we now hava totala eighteen in all, and some of them have been with us for years which speaks well for them, and this in itself is a justification for our cou- tinuing them ou in the Police Force of the Island.
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On the resignation of Lieut. Col. Mackenzi we were furtunate enough to secure the services of Mr. Mitchell as Secretary and Superiatand- eat of Police, whose long and honourable oureer in the British Army so strongly appealed to us when making our selection from applicants for the post, and your retiring Council has- nothing but the very best to report about his services during the six months ke ha ben with us.
Turning to Finance, I may p int out to you a slight discrepenor in asconate which som of you may have noticed. The amount carried forward should have been $1243.03 and not $743,03, the 8500 i‹ su amonut we banded biok in connection with lottery fees previously coll-ated. You will see, gentlemen, our last year's expenditure was practically na with our income, and considerably in ex 1984 of estimate given in our last report. in a measure, was due to $984.10 deferred This pay for Police Force, which had been over-
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you catrol, such as schools, &c., and so arduous. Also I may mation owners of pro- mak- the insp-otion duties of our offiours less
they would see the alley ways. &c., kept in perry in the village would cou siderably help it sanitary o›ndition and comply with the recom mendations of alterations, &c. There are certain suggestions inspectors for minor
feel justified in insisting on their being safarood, our juspectors would like to make but they d› not
and so look to property owners to assist and further improve the general health of tue Island.
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gives me great satisfaction to s that more offered their services as Councillors than the ra-payer have come forward this year and number required which oasureen bɩlot, and ia my opinion, a ballot is always daurab'o. In small commnuities such as ours, we must all be willing to tike nur share of public wick' whea osllel on, and, though the duties of a Councillor are not very arduous, they take up a certain part of one's tim '.
Still we want good repre-
In conclusion I would like to ram irk that it
a ntative men at the head of our affairs, and I trait, gutlemen. You will give your rotes to those most interested in the well being small Island, whether they ba larg property hollers or otherwis
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3 The Chairman mor-d, and Mr. Hanisoh seconded, that the accounts for 1906 be passed,
Carried nusnimusly.
4. The Chairman propisi and Mr. Haiso' seconded that the baline; she: bi pisid.
Carried unanimously.
second id that this estimates of 1997 bi piss nå.
5. The Chairmsa propovel and Mr Wilson Carred by a large majority,
6. The following gsuʻlamig off send them salves us Counsillors for 1907 :—Ma«rs. C. W. Burton C. A. V. Bowes, A. F. Gardiner, W. H. Howard, W. Bras, D. McH ‹ff2, F. B. Marshall, 8. Okayamı, Dr. J. A. Otta, L. I. Tuomis, W. H. Wallson; aod, ou were ale sted
a billot, the following Gardiner, W. Kras, F. B. Marshall, S.
·Masar. C. A. V. Rɔwra, A. F.
Okayımı sul W. H. Wallac",
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7. With a rat- of thanks to the Chairman the meeting closed.
(Sigo d) DR. Mzxz, Cusal for Germany and Seniur Cousal. Under the new regulations Chinese women divans, and it was this diffiority which led are not allowed to take oat licences for opium Wong Shi to engage na sccountint to take liceuo for her divan in Victorin Street. He is alleged, bowever, not ti bare been an honest man, for it is stated that bo his employer's money. disapp rod a few days later with about 840 of A warrant has been
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issued for his arrest,